In this tag I think we see a definite shift from the old paradigm of Laura/Murphy, with Steele on the outside, to Laura/Steele, and Murphy as the odd man out. Steele and Laura are sharing experiences – and secrets – and poor, old Murphy is oblivious. They are becoming partners, and something more. Both have revealed things about themselves to the other during this eventful weekend. How will it affect their relationship going forward?

9 responses to “Signed, Steeled & Delivered – 16”

I love Laura’s little smile and laugh as she closes the door to Murphy’s office. She seems so carefree and absolutely amused by his rant. “If only he knew”, she must be thinking.

She and Steele seem very at ease with each other after he comes into her office. Yes, there is a new dynamic here. Poor Murphy.

I think this is the first time that they actually worked a case together, as a team. Laura got to see some of Steele’s raw detective abilities (using the phone book to find the CIA, getting info from the CIA guy, him protecting Sheldon), and Steele really got to see Laura in action solving a case the way a trained detective would. Perhaps they are seeing how each compliments the other? Plus, this forced time on the run allowed them to find out some more personal things about each other. Although I think Laura bared more of her soul to him than he did to her. But his actions of “jealousy” sure did speak volumes to her. They’re both in a bit deeper than either of them had planned.

No you can’t beat their chemistry. I know other actors who love Castle but I’m not feeling it. Sorry Castle fans but Remington and Laura are right up there with Scarlet O’Hara and Rhett Butler, Nick and Nora, Rick Blane and Ilsa Lund. Even Romeo and Juliet didn’t sizzle (pssssst) like them. I’m just saying.

I just realized that Murphy doesn’t get who Laura is. He think she needs an overwhelming amount of protection and fathering but she does not. (This is probably one of the reasons why she is attracted to Steele, he lets her be who she is without interference.) Maybe right after Live-In boyfriend left she needed protecting and fathering but no one likes being treated according to their vulnerabilities ALL the time. Murphy just assumed that without him, she would work all weekend. Funny how Steele knows that Laura is a workaholic but doesn’t assume she has a only a professional life. At least occasionally she has a personal one. He KNOWS she dates other men and he is prepared to hang in there and oust them out.Yup, Murphy not only blew it, I think Laura knows that he is not her cup of tea, period.

The amount of camaraderie between Laura and Remington is like two peas in a pod. They are enjoying the “secret” between them and the only-if-he-knew joke on Murphy. How intimate.

Actually I really like this ending and I am glad that it didn’t end with the tango even though I would have liked to hear their discussion of Steele’s nagging questions about the live in boyfriend. Although they did not bare their souls to each other, I agree that her brief explanation about her live-in love and Steele’s questioning on 4-5 different occasions about it, told them both and their fans, they are really, really in deep. Funny how they try very hard not to act like it. Who are they fooling?

Agree with your comments about Murphy’s over protective routine. No matter how much you might love your over protective older brother, there simply comes a point, or a relationship, when you have to send them off to live their own life and let you live yours.

I’m beginning to wonder how much Laura allowed Murphy to coddle her for his sake rather than because she wanted or needed it. She clearly has a soft spot for him. You know, I have a similar soft spot for my dog. I pat him on the head and praise him for being a good watch dog when he barks at other dogs that come through the yard and chases squirrels. It amuses me and clearly makes him feel good about himself…

I love Murphy! He’s sweet, kind, and considerate. He’s a perfect older brother for Laura. He just doesn’t know that, yet. They all have some self-realization to go through, that’s what makes it fun to watch!